Major milestone in US unmanned aviation 
After completing more than 3,000 flights for healthcare systems in Switzerland, the Californian drone technology provider Matternet is now partnering with UPS in the first Federal Aviation Administration sanctioned use of a drone for routine revenue flights involving the... more
New partnership in Indiana's short-line rail network
In the USA, G&W’s affiliates, Peoria & Western Railway (TPW) and Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis (CERA), have signed long-term agreements to lease and operate the Winamac Southern Railway and Kokomo Railroad, respectively, which together own 92 km of track in... more
Spanish airline becomes more cargo-friendly
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has delivered the first of two A330-200 aircraft to Spain’s third-leading, long-haul airline Wamos Air. The second aircraft is slated for delivery in June 2019. In another move to... more
More intermodal traffic in Brazil's interior
In Brazil, the rail company MRS and the road haulier Tora have formed a partnership to transport more goods between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo per rail and to promote intermodal traffic in the country’s interior. The companies plan to offer joint railfreight services for... more
CFO Andrew Clarke leaving C.H. Robinson
Andrew Clarke will step down from his position as CFO of C.H. Robinson on 31 March 2019. The US company has commenced a formal search for Clarke’s successor, and is reviewing internal and external candidates. John Wiehoff, chairman and CEO, declared: “Over the last four... more
Maskargo to implement tracking solution
Maskargo, the freight division of Malaysia Airlines, has signed a cooperation with several partners for a tracking solution for its containers and pallets. Maskargo, together with TW Control (TWC) and Core Transport Technologies, will incorporate the "Core... more
AA Cargo selects sales director for Europe
Tim Isik has been selected as director, cargo sales – Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo). Isik switched from the airline’s passenger channel sales team, where he led American’s leisure sales business across the UK, Ireland and Iceland.... more
Noatum Logistics acquires MIQ
Noatum Logistics, the Noatum Maritime division specialising in logistics, international transport and customs, is acquire MIQ Logistics, which is based in the USA and has over 60 offices in 19 countries. The deal is expected to close in the coming weeks. The workforces... more
Another epic journey for six historic pianos
In 1788, a square piano made by Frederick Beck, a piano maker in London (UK), became the first keyboard instrument to arrive in Australia. The "First Fleet Piano" was transported on board a ship that took eight months to travel from Portsmouth (UK) to Sydney via Rio de... more
US short-line railroad expands into Indiana
TNW has been selected by the Perry County Port Authority (PCPA) to operate and provide common carrier rail services over the rail lines currently owned and operated by the PCPA as the Hoosier Southern Railroad (HOS). The parties expect to finalise the transaction in the second... more